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Flying to France from outside the EU, can you bring your ham sandwich or a block of cheese?

No. Meat, milk and foods made with them are not allowed.

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  1. No, meat and milk products aren't allowed ✔
  2. Yes, in any amount
  3. Only if they are duty-free

Why: When entering the EU from a non-EU country, you generally cannot bring meat, milk or products containing them. Limited exceptions include powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods needed for medical reasons.

Huh, didn't know that: When traveling within the EU, you can carry meat or dairy products for your own personal consumption.

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Answer: No, meat and milk products aren't allowed. When entering the EU from a non-EU country, you generally cannot bring meat, milk or products containing them. Limited exceptions include powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods needed for medical reasons.

  1. Taking animal products, food or plants with you in the EU (Your Europe) europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/meat-dairy-animal/index_en.htm
    If you travel to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Taking animal products, food or plants with you in the EU (Your Europe) europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/meat-dairy-animal/index_en.htm
    Powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods required for medical reasons
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. Taking animal products, food or plants with you in the EU (Your Europe) europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/meat-dairy-animal/index_en.htm
    If you are travelling in the EU you can carry meat or dairy products with you as long as they are for your own personal consumption.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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